A Hampton man was charged with being a fugitive from justice Saturday after a records check showed he had a warrant issued by the United States Army charging him with desertion, Johnson City police said in a news release.
Edwin L. Sherrill, 26, 123 Hyder St., was arrested after police made contact with him at the Mall at Johnson City. He was taken to the Washington County Detention Center, where he was held without bond. His arraignment was set for today in Washington County Sessions Court.